1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1978 Renault 5
To start off, 1978 Renault 5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,248 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 383 kg more than 1978 Renault 5.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1978 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Dart | 5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 56 L |
